Frank Lampard has revealed Derby County tried to sign Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu, but were unsuccessful.

The 18-year-old, who starred in the Blues' 2-0 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, has been a target for several Championship and Premier League sides.

Derby were one of the clubs that tried to bring the former Exeter City defender in on loan, and Lampard says the teenager will remain at Stamford Bridge as Maurizio Sarri plans to use him in their first team squad, according to Mail Online.

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As part of the compensation package, the blues were ordered to pay the Grecians the six-figure sum every 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 first team appearances (substitute or starting) for Chelsea that he makes.

A tribunal last April heard that the Premier League giants must pay City £1.3m in compensation for Ampadu, rising to £2.5m.